HR SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) -Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service -Open & closing dates 06/13/2018to06/26/2018 -Salary $87,252 to $136,936 per year -Pay scale & grade GS 13 -Work schedule Full-Time - Full Time -Appointment type Permanent -Location 1 vacancy in the following location: -IRS Nationwide Locations, United States -Relocation expenses reimbursed No -Telework eligible No -Announcement number -Control number 502098500 -Duties -Summary WHAT DOES A HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST DO?Human Resources Specialists provide advice and technical guidance to management on human resources policies and practices affecting working conditions requiring consultation with National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) and that have an impact on labor/management issues. They serve as the point of contact on labor/management issues such as grievances, unfair labor practices, appeals, etc. They research and analyze case law, contracts, precedents, policies, arbitration decisions and guidance, etc. They anticipate management needs and respond to inquiries regarding union and employee rights, implications of arbitration decisions, FLRA regulations, etc. They coordinate and develop management's position on controversial issues. They initiate actions that address problems that result from work performance that infringe on employee rights. They conduct studies, analyzing factors such as turnover, absenteeism, grievances, accidents, etc. WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE (HCO) DIVISION:The HCO mission is to make IRS an employer of choice and a leader in human capital planning and management. It develops strategies and tools for recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce to support the IRS mission. HCO develops and implements technology-enabled systems to improve human capital planning and management and to empower employees to achieve their potential. One (1) position is located in HCO/Workforce Relations/LR-ER Field Operations, Alerts Technical Support. Selectee will remain in their current POD. -Responsibilities As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)Field you will: GS-201-13 LEVEL -Consults with and provides authoritative advice to field and national office managers and staff on highly complex, sensitive, and difficult employee relations cases or issues. Provides expert advice on processing and adjudicating grievance and arbitration cases, adverse action appeals and standards of conduct, and on questions concerning the application of disciplinary and adverse action regulations. -Plans and develops employee relations program evaluation procedures. Leads or conducts evaluations of local and/or agency-wide employee relations programs, and prepares initial reports stemming from evaluations. Plans and delivers expert case analysis on allegations of misconduct. -Prepares employee relations policies, guidance, and IRM provisions for use Service-wide. Develops IRS policies, procedures, and guidance to implement RRA '98, Section 1203 accountability provisions and UNAX disciplinary process. -Develops guidance and performance tools to assist labor and employee relations practitioners in accomplishing their job. FLRA, U.S. Supreme Court, Comptroller General, OPM, MSPB, Office of Special Counsel and the Treasury Deputy Ethics Officer, and the Office of Government Ethics. Prepares position papers on the potential or actual impact of these trends and decisions on IRS policies and procedures, and recommends revisions or other appropriate action. -Provides employee relations information and advice to Chief Counsel and serves as an expert witness on behalf of IRS at or other third party hearings. Represents IRS at various meetings, workshops, and committees concerning employee relations laws and regulations; studies issues and prepares recommendations for new or revised laws, regulations, or procedures. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at -Travel Required Occasional travel - 1-5 nights per month -Supervisory status No -Promotion Potential 13 -Requirements -Conditions of Employment -Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." -Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. -IRS Employees on Career or Career Conditional Appointments -Must be a U.S. Citizen or National -Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: GS-13 LEVEL:You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: demonstrating expert knowledge of labor relations and employee relations law, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to labor and employee relations problems/issues; In depth knowledge of IRS/NTEU Agreement as well as other national and local agreements in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation/execution of the contract and other agreements; Extensive knowledge of principles and methods used in collective bargaining, including negotiating strategies, interest/position based bargaining processes, and dispute resolution sufficient to articulate and facilitate management interests; Knowledge of communicative techniques in order to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Expert skills in consulting and facilitation techniques and methods. -The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector orVolunteerService. One year of experience refers to full-timework; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. -To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable: You must have been at the GS- 12 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement). -Security clearance -Drug test required No -Required Documents -Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits